Guides and Toolkits
Creating safe, supportive school environments takes more than awareness, it requires clear policies, informed staff, and tools that translate guidance into daily practice. At CCCOE, we are committed to helping districts, schools, and educators meet the evolving needs of students through effective, evidence-informed suicide prevention and intervention practices.
Why These Toolkits Matter
In a region as diverse and dynamic as Contra Costa, suicide prevention must be culturally responsive, legally aligned, and actionable. These tools give school teams the clarity, structure, and confidence to buidl systems of support that:
- Identify students at risk early,
- Respond effectively to crisis, and
- Create school culture that promote mental wellness and belonging.
Need Help Getting Started? WISP is Here for You
The Wellness in Schools Program is here to support your school or district in implementing these toolkits. From policy adoption to training and crisis protocol alignment, our team offers personalized technical assistance and hands-on guidance to help you bring suicide prevention practices to life on your campus.
To request support or schedule a consultation, contact the WISP team today.
Our official protocol provides consistent, countywide approach for suicide prevention, risk assessment and postvention response. It helps schools:
- Establish clear roles and response steps for staff,
- Support students in crisis, and
- Build trauma-informed systems of care.
Understanding AB 1767 and AB 2246
- AB 1767 requires local educational agencies (LEAs) serving grades K-6 to adopt a suicide prevention policy that addresses the needs of high risk-risk groups.
- AB 2246 requires LEAS serving grades 7-12 to adopt similar policies that are developmentally appropriate and inclusive of vulnerable student populations.
These laws emphasize that suicide prevention must begin early, be inclusive, and be rooted in proactive, schoolwide strategies. The toolkits above support schools in support in fullfilling these critical responsiblities.
Everything your site team needs to act with confidence during crisis
- Plug-and-Play templates for real-world scenarios
- Sample forms, parent communication letters, and follow-up plans
- Aligns with best practices in school-based suicide intervention
Perfect for K-6 educators and adminstrators, this guide simplifies AB 1767 compliance while helping you create age-appropriate support systems.
- Vetted lessons and curriculum for younger students
- Developmentally appropriate and culturally responsive content
- Tiered strategies to support early intervention
Ensure your site's plan supports students who are most risk.
- Targeted strategies for BIPOC, LGBTQ+, foster, and unhoused youth
- Inclusive and affirming tools to reduce risk and increase connection
- Aligned with AB2246 and AB1767
